Racquet Club of Philadelphia

Racquet Club of Philadelphia

The Racquet Club of Philadelphia (RCOP) is the city's premiere squash, real tennis, and racquets facility.

The Racquet Club's athletic facilities include 3 international squash singles courts, 1 squash doubles court, a real tennis court, a racquets court, and a fitness facility. Located on 16th Street between Walnut and Locust, it is in the heart of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania's Rittenhouse Square area.

The club has hosted several international real tennis and racquets championships. It was once home to multiple national amateur U.S. champion Morris Clothier and national and world champion Jay Gould II.

History

• Incorporated in 1889 by 22 prominent Philadelphians
• The current facility was constructed in 1907

Award

• On August 1, 1979, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Trivia

• The clubhouse was designed by legendary architect Horace Trumbauer.
• It has the world's first above-ground-level swimming pool.
• Squash doubles was invented here by Frederick Thompkins, a professional seeking a use for a large open space in the club.

See also

• Gentlemen's club
• List of American gentlemen's clubs
• List of Australian gentlemen's clubs
• List of London's gentlemen's clubs

External links

• The Racquet Club of Philadelphia

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